Instructor I, Recreation | Mountain Biking

Basin Recreation; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Recreation in Utah is hiring for an Instructor I, Recreation | Mountain Biking to support an after-school program. The role focuses on providing a fun, positive learning environment with developmentally appropriate instruction and a strong emphasis on safety.

The position operates Monday through Thursday, is part-time seasonal and time-limited, with background checks required. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on department needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include being 18 years or older and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks per District policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally age-appropriate instruction to program participants.
• Ensure the safety of participants at all times.
• Communicate with staff and program participants in a clear and respectful manner.
• Register and receive payment from drop-in participants and issue proper receipts.
• Assist participants in case of injury or illness.
• Encourage respect for other participants, personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Type

Part-time, Temporary

Description

Department

Recreation

Position Type

Part-time Seasonal (Time-limited, maximum 40 hours per week/1000 hours per season)

Job Posting Duration

• Opens: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
• Closes: This job will remain open until filled

Job Summary

The Instructor I, Recreation | Mountain Biking position is responsible for providing a fun and positive learning environment for program participants. This position supports our after-school mountain biking program, which typically operates Monday through Thursday.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

The successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current District policy requirements.

Preferred But Not Required

• Knowledge of sports, fitness, aquatics, and recreational activities.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within four (4) weeks of hire.

Essential Functions

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. These essential job functions listed are required with or without accommodation.

• Provide developmentally age-appropriate instruction to program participants.
• Ensure the safety of participants at all times.
• Communicate with staff and program participants in a clear and respectful manner.
• Register and receive payment from drop-in participants and issue proper receipts.
• Assist participants in the case of injury or illness.
• Encourage respect for other participants, personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge Of

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Skill And Ability To

• Learn new activities and tasks; accept and adapt to change.
• Manage difficult situations when needed, such as injury, illness, and disruption.
• Exhibit good leadership qualities, sound judgment, and integrity; accept guidance willingly.

Working Conditions and Aptitudes

• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors, including working in inclement weather, and extreme temperatures.
• Duties primarily performed in a public setting, requiring constant interaction with a variety of people.
• Work effectively with crowds, uncooperative participants during difficult situations, emergency response, and periods of continuous demand.
• Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on department needs.
• This position is ineligible for remote work. Essential duties cannot be completed without being physically present.

Physical Requirements

• Equal or less than 25% | Focus on a computer screen.
• Equal or less than 50% | Sitting.
• Equal or less than 75% | Standing, walking, bending, and other physical exertion.
• Equal or less than 50% | Pushing, pulling, and kneeling.
• Equal or less than 25% | Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Renee Rousselle, Human Resource Business Partner at [e-mail], 435-649-1564 ext 150. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Description

$16.26 -$24.39